New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Sports

Nathan Pike finished this season with an 18-5 record. He is now preparing for the NCAA East Regional in order to advance to the National Championships.

Pugilist Pike packs powerful punch

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 23, 2015
NYU wrestler Nathan Pike has had a big impact since joining the Grapplers this season.

Speculation over shut down of Carmelo Anthony

Bobby Wagner, News Editor February 19, 2015
Fans speculate about the reasons for the Knicks shutting down star player Carmelo Anthony.
Austin Campitelli won multiple Diver of the Meet honors for her recent victories at the UAA Championships at Emory University. Despite her national success, she dreams of going to medical school to work in pediatric care in developing countries.

Freshman diver excels in, out of pool

Michael Thompson, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
Campitelli's immediate impact puts Violets over the top.
Quidditch sweeps competition

Quidditch sweeps competition

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 17, 2015
The NYU Quidditch team excels as a niche sport.
Austen Blease was named one of the UAAs Diver of the Week for the third time this season last week.

Senior diver reflects on college sports career

Anne Cruz, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
NYU Diver Austen Blease was named Diver of the Week after stellar performance.
Senior captain Dan Fortuno led the Violets to a 3-2 victory over University of New Hampshire during Fridays game.

NYU hockey looks to skate into varsity DIII

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 17, 2015
As their successful season comes to a close, NYU hockey is looking to become a varsity sport, and perhaps jump arenas.

Wrestling wins fourth UAA title

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 17, 2015
The wrestling team captured their fourth straight UAA title over the weekend.

Slow open for baseball season

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
NYU baseball snagged their first win in over 40 years this weekend, opening their season at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Recap of Weekend Sports: Feb. 13-16

Recap of Weekend Sports: Feb. 13-16

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
A recap of NYU's busy weekend in sports.

Slam dunk Contest missing the mark

Kyle Luther, Deputy Sports Editor February 13, 2015
With NBA All Star weekend approaching, NYU gives its take on why the previously famed Dunk Contest is now being overshadowed by the Three Point Shootout.
A member of the womens fencing team.

Fencing foils Sacred Heart

Jonathan Schifman, Contributing Writer February 12, 2015
NYU men's and women's fencing hosted a tournament on Tuesday against Columbia, Vassar, and Sacred Heart.
Hakeem Haris has felt very confident about his season so far.

Harris finds home on NYU’s court

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor February 12, 2015
Hakeem Harris, becoming eligible halfway through the season, has helped lead the NYU men's basketball team to a hopeful NCAA tournament run.